NCBTMB NCBTMB MCQ 3

Question 1

Which massage technique is most appropriate during the acute phase of a muscle strain?

Accepted Answer

Lymphatic drainage

Answer

Lymphatic drainage reduces swelling and supports healing during the acute phase without traumatizing inflamed tissue.

Question 2

The rotator cuff is composed of which four muscles?

Accepted Answer

Supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor, subscapularis

Answer

SITS—Supraspinatus, Infraspinatus, Teres minor, and Subscapularis—form the rotator cuff that stabilizes the glenohumeral joint.

Question 3

A SOAP note's 'O' (Objective) section should contain:

Accepted Answer

Observable and measurable findings from assessment

Answer

The Objective section documents what the practitioner observes and measures, such as range of motion, posture, or palpation findings.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the piezoelectric effect relevant to massage therapy?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical pressure on connective tissue generates an electrical charge that can alter tissue behavior

Answer

The piezoelectric effect describes how mechanical deformation of collagen fibers in connective tissue generates small electrical currents that influence cellular activity.

Question 5

When performing massage on a client who is in their first trimester of pregnancy, the therapist should:

Accepted Answer

Obtain physician clearance and avoid known reflex points linked to uterine stimulation

Answer

First-trimester massage is generally safe with physician clearance, but practitioners should avoid reflex points (e.g., SP6, BL60) associated with uterine stimulation.

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NCBTMB NCBTMB MCQ 3